ALEXANDER P. LONGDON, JR., 1LT, USMC

Alexander Longdon, Jr. '58

Lucky Bag

ALEXANDER PHILLIPS LONGDON, JR.

Daytona Beach, Florida

"I'm telling you, gang, Florida's the greatest place in the whole world." Could a certain southern belle have had something to do with that? Phil was always a devout worshiper of the "God of 2.5," and this combined with some hard work and a lot of sweat pulled him through. Dago was his nemesis, and great was his relief when he bade farewell to that Department. Easy to get along with and a true friend, Phil will have no trouble in his future Naval career.

ALEXANDER PHILLIPS LONGDON, JR.

Daytona Beach, Florida

"I'm telling you, gang, Florida's the greatest place in the whole world." Could a certain southern belle have had something to do with that? Phil was always a devout worshiper of the "God of 2.5," and this combined with some hard work and a lot of sweat pulled him through. Dago was his nemesis, and great was his relief when he bade farewell to that Department. Easy to get along with and a true friend, Phil will have no trouble in his future Naval career.

Loss

Alexander was lost on September 14, 1962 when his F8U Crusader collided with an Air National Guard F86 Sabre near Dallas. The other pilot was also lost. He is buried in South Carolina.

Class of 1958

Alexander is one of 28 members of the Class of 1958 on Virtual Memorial Hall.